Teamsters Honor Vets At SF National Cemetery12/18/18 - Teamsters Local 492
Dozens of 492 Teamsters Honor Vets in NM
Over 30 Teamster's and their family members from around the state of New Mexico gathered at Santa Fe National Cemetery on December 15, 2018 to participate in the Annual Wreath's Across America project.

Workers Are Struggling to Pay Their Rent12/18/18 - Teamsters local 570Dec. 18, 2018 | ECONOMY | It’s well documented that despite growing corporate profits, wages have remained flat for most workers. And for those struggling to get by, that has real consequences in their daily lives – especially when it comes to keeping a roof over their heads.

Workers Are Struggling to Pay Their Rent12/18/18 - Teamsters Local 355Dec. 18, 2018 | ECONOMY | It’s well documented that despite growing corporate profits, wages have remained flat for most workers. And for those struggling to get by, that has real consequences in their daily lives – especially when it comes to keeping a roof over their heads.

Workers Are Struggling to Pay Their Rent12/18/18 - Teamsters Local 992Dec. 18, 2018 | ECONOMY | It’s well documented that despite growing corporate profits, wages have remained flat for most workers. And for those struggling to get by, that has real consequences in their daily lives – especially when it comes to keeping a roof over their heads.

New Officers Installed.12/18/18 - AFSCME Local 1180
Brothers and Sisters of AfSCME Local 1180,
As we draw to the close of this year and the beginning of a New Year, I want to take the time to say, “Thank You,” to all of our members who have faithfully supported our union for another year.

One more Health & Welfare Benefit12/18/18 - GCC/IBT District Council 4So have you ever been on vacation out of the country and gotten sick? and you are worried about going to the doctor because you don't know how much its going to cost you?
Well our Health & Welfare has figured out a solution for this issue and that is Virtual Visits.
Virtual Visits is a service that is 24/7 access to a board certified MDLive Doctor.

Rest in Peace, Brother12/18/18 - IUEC Local 10It is with a heavy heart, I notify the Officers and Members of Local #10, International Union of Elevator Constructors, of the passing of Honorary Brother Raymond T. Brown (Butch) on December 12, 2018. Officers and Members may call at the Raymond Funeral Home, 5635 Washington Avenue, LaPlata, MD 20646 on Thursday, December 27th from 10 am to noon, where services will be held at noon.

The Global Working Class Fought Back in 201812/18/18 - Teamsters Local 888Dec. 17, 2018 | GLOBAL SOLIDARITY | 2018 has seen many working-class people around the world standing up for their rights and pushing back against injustice and inequality. Some of these fights have made the mainstream news in western countries, but many have not.

IRS Announces 2019Standard Mileage Rates12/17/18 - Brotherhood of Railroad SignalmenEffective January 1, 2019, the standard mileage rate set by the Internal Revenue Service will be 58 cents per mile. The new rate compares to a rate of 54.5 cents per mile in 2018.

The Global Working Class Fought Back in 201812/17/18 - Teamsters local 570Dec. 17, 2018 | GLOBAL SOLIDARITY | 2018 has seen many working-class people around the world standing up for their rights and pushing back against injustice and inequality. Some of these fights have made the mainstream news in western countries, but many have not.

The Global Working Class Fought Back in 201812/17/18 - Teamsters Local 355Dec. 17, 2018 | GLOBAL SOLIDARITY | 2018 has seen many working-class people around the world standing up for their rights and pushing back against injustice and inequality. Some of these fights have made the mainstream news in western countries, but many have not.

Record Fund Raising for Children's Home Society12/17/18 - Teamsters Local 175Dear Teamsters;
I just wanted to express our true gratitude and to let you know just how wonderful it is to be overwhelmed by the kindness, dedication, work, and true faithfulness of the our Teamsters. Yesterday was beyond anything we could have imagined or hoped for.

ARE YOU LAID OFF FROM WORK?12/17/18 - Teamsters Local 175If you have recently gotten laid off from work, please consider getting a withdrawal card. Your dues must be paid through the month you received your lay-off.

Brotherhood of RailroadSignalmen, Mason Retires12/17/18 - Brotherhood of Railroad SignalmenThe Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) announces that current President, F.E. Mason, will retire effective January 1, 2019. Per BRS governing documents, current BRS Secretary-Treasurer, Jerry Boles, will assume the duties of the office of President until the organization elects a new President to fill the unexpired term.

UPS VOTE UPDATE12/17/18 - Teamsters Local 71UPS Teamsters Vote to Approve
Trailer Conditioners, Inc. (TCI) Supplement
UPS Teamsters covered by the Trailer Conditioners, Inc. (TCI) Supplement voted today to approve the agreement. The vote count was 61 yes to 45 no.
The TCI Supplement is the first of the six outstanding supplements to be approved in a re-vote by the members.

Membership Meeting Dinner12/17/18 - Teamsters Local 776At the conclusion of the December monthly membership meeting the members in attendance were treated to a Christmas dinner. Ham, Turkey, and all the extras to go with it were offered. During the dinner members had their pick of items including Teamster apparel, and Poinsettia plants.
“The monthly membership meetings are an important tool for getting information to the members.

Fallen Brother - Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office12/15/18 - Colorado State Lodge F.O.P.Las Animas County Sergeant Matt Moreno was fatally injured on the evening of Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in an on-duty traffic accident. The accident happened as Sgt. Moreno and two other deputies were responding to a domestic violence in progress call. While headed to the scene two patrol cars were involved in an accident with a civilian vehicle traveling the opposite direction.

JCBA Update 12.15.1812/15/18 - TWU Local 568THE TWU/IAM Association executive negotiating committee participated on a conference call conducted by National Mediation Board mediators yesterday, December 14, 2018. Negotiators from American Airlines also participated.
The mediators recapped the remaining open items to be negotiated. They also set the agenda and negotiating schedule for the beginning of 2019.

Polar Bear Plunge 2019 12/15/18 - New Jersey Law Enforcement Commanding Officers AssociationThe time has arrived for the Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge of 2019. The Event is being held at Seaside NJ on February 23, 2019. Visit the Events page for details.

EDBF #12212/14/18 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1205To the members of the Electricians Death Benefit Fund:
You are hereby notified of the death(s) of:
Louise Howell, spouse of Retiree Leonard Howell
Passed Away: Friday, September 21st, 2018
Mrs. Howell’s death has been assigned #122 and the beneficiary was paid a benefit based on 206 members.

Amtrak Service Workers Council Calls Out Amtrak President Richard Anderson for Privatizing Our National Rail Network
WHEN: Monday, December 17 at 11 a.m.

OSHA Training Class12/13/18 - IATSE Local 478OSHA training is starting be very important for our productions - get certified now.

December Telehandler Classes12/13/18 - IATSE Local 478Training time! Sign up NOW for the December Telehandler Classes. Check your email for sign-up forms.

Don't Forget to Register for Benefits!12/13/18 - IATSE Local 478It’s the time of the year again: your IATSE National Health & Welfare Fund Plan C Open Enrollment Statement should have arrived in the mail.
Your coverage and or/enrollment selection for January 1, 2019 must be made online, or if mailed, must be received at the Funds lockbox by December 17, 2018.

Don't Forget to Register for Benefits!12/13/18 - IATSE Local 478It’s the time of the year again: your IATSE National Health & Welfare Fund Plan C Open Enrollment Statement should have arrived in the mail.
Your coverage and or/enrollment selection for January 1, 2019 must be made online, or if mailed, must be received at the Funds lockbox by December 17, 2018.

How much income Colorado families need12/13/18 - CWA Local 7777The Colorado Center on Law and Policy releases its report on how much income Colorado families need to make ends meet without public or private assistance
Click on link to view the Denverite article
https://denverite.

Clerk Job Posting12/13/18 - Charlotte Area Local APWUAttached is the current clerk posting.

DIA $15 Minimum Wage on May Ballot12/13/18 - CWA Local 7777DIA $15 minimum wage will be on May ballot in Denver
DENVER – Thousands of Denver International Airport workers could potentially earn $15 an hour with a minimum wage measure officially on May’s ballot as of Monday.

Fighting for good jobs at AT&T12/13/18 - CWA Local 7777Communications Workers of America
FIGHTING TO KEEP
JOBS IN THE
UNITED STATES
& IN OUR COMMUNITY
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson made a promise to invest in his workforce and create at least 7,000 jobs if the tax bill passed.
Well, the bill did pass, and AT&T received a $20 billion windfall.

Local 162 Safeway / Albertsons Teamsters Retire 12/13/18 - Teamsters Local 162Local 162 members Padi Blanchard and Lloyd Schiermeister have both recently retired after long careers driving truck at Safeway/Albertsons.
Padi is a 40-Year Teamster (42-years in the industry) and at the time of her retirement the number one driver on the seniority board. After Padi retired Lloyd took the number one spot and retired shortly thereafter.

Lake Union Drydock puts on a Christmas Lunch12/13/18 - International Brotherhood of BoilermakersLake Union Drydock in Seattle put on a Lunch for the members and handed out gifts for Christmas this year. It is good to see Companies doing these sorts of things for the members. Local 104 would like to thank all the members at Lake Union Drydock for your hard work and commitment to craftsmanship.

New Bylaws and Death Fund12/13/18 - UA Local 23 Plumbers & PipefittersMembers Only:
Please read the new Bylaws and Death Fund benefits that were voted on at last months Union meeting. These documents are under "Current Local 23 News." Please contact the hall with any questions.

2019 James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund12/12/18 - Teamsters Local 492The application process for the 2019 year is now open.
To access the JRHMSF application process (administered by ISTS), go to: https://aim.applyists.net
Please use JRHMSF for the "Key"
Eligibility: For the sons, daughters and financial dependents of Teamster members (including the BMWED, BLET, GCC and TCRC).

Report: Economy Steady But Wages Are Lagging12/12/18 - Teamsters local 570Dec. 12, 2018 | WAGES | Employers added 155,000 jobs to the US economy in November — far fewer than the 198,000 new positions economists had expected, according to the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate held steady at 3.7 percent. Both figures are a sign that the US economy is strong and continues to expand, even with weaker job growth.